Passaic, New Jersey

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Latitude: 40.86 N, Longitude: 74.13 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -8,618 (-12.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,140 (20.7%)

Area codes: 973, 201, 862

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Passaic, New Jersey business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	6.8%
New Jersey:	4.1%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.82
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Passaic, New Jersey

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Passaic-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/28/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Passaic city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1973, a category 3 tornado 30.9 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Mark DeRosa - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Texas Rangers, born: Feb 26, 1975), Donald Fagen - (born 1948), keyboardist (Steely Dan), Danny Szetela - Major League Soccer player (Columbus, born: Jun 17, 1987), Edwin Muniz - College basketball player (Rider Broncos), Jeremiah King - College basketball player (Drexel Dragons), Loretta Swit - (born 1937), actress, Sherwood Schwartz.

Political contributions by individuals in Passaic, NJ

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Notable locations in Passaic: Passaic Station (A), Holy Rosary Youth Center (B), Passaic Truck Company Number 2 (C), Passaic Engine Company Number 2 (D), Reid Memorial Branch Passaic Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Passaic include: Church of God of Prophecy (A), Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church (B), Saint Michael The Archangel Church (C), Saint Nicholas Catholic Church (D), Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Church (E), Saint Peters And Saint Pauls Russian Orthodox Church (F), Congregation B'nai Jacob (G), Iglesia Pentacostal Smirna (H), Saint Stephen's Roman Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoir: Hughes Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Passaic include: Pulaski Park (1), Veterans Memorial Park (2), Armory Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Passaic Main Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Hungarian Folklore Museum (80 3rd Street), Ball Pit Supply New Jersey (Amusement & Theme Parks; Clifton Area), Mc Daniel Brothers Shows (Amusement & Theme Parks; 153 10th Street), Rack N Roll Family Fun Center (212 Washington Place). Hotel: Hotel Passaic (4 Henry Street).

Air pollution trends in Passaic

Pollutant: Carbon Monoxide 2nd Max at 2 sites: 2.3 ppm in 2005 (it was 3.4 ppm in 2000, 6.8 ppm in 1990).
Pollutant: Particulate Matter (PM₁₀): 35.1 µ/m³ in 2005 (it was 36.5 µ/m³ in 2000, 44.7 µ/m³ in 1990).
Pollutant: Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) Weighted Annual Mean at 2 sites: 14.0 µ/m³ in 2005 (it was 14.2 µ/m³ in 2000).
Pollutant: Sulfur Oxides: 0.0043 ppm in 2005 (it was 0.0048 ppm in 2000, 0.0097 ppm in 1990).

Average household size:

This city:	3.5 people
New Jersey:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	74.3%
Whole state:	70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	8.0%
Whole state:	4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
• Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Passaic, NJ

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5.02% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($49,719 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.02%
New Jersey average:	6.12%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($268 average AGI)

Passaic County:	0.07%
New Jersey average:	0.14%

from Bergen County, NJ	1.51% ($54,598 average AGI)
from Essex County, NJ	0.57% ($50,321)
from Morris County, NJ	0.43% ($55,519)

6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($51,672 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.54%
New Jersey average:	6.89%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($331 average AGI)

Passaic County:	0.06%
New Jersey average:	0.09%

to Bergen County, NJ	1.28% ($48,422 average AGI)
to Morris County, NJ	0.65% ($68,059)
to Essex County, NJ	0.60% ($54,350)

• Marin Fettman, 151 Randolph St (Nj05944b), Type: Tower, Structure height: 37.5 m, Overall height: 37.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00072622
  Registrant: Omnipoint Communications Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

• NJY0238, 380 River Rd., Type: Mast, Structure height: 21.3 m, Overall height: 21.5 m, Call Sign: WQEG596
  Assigned Frequencies : 17840.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/20/2006, Expiration Date: 01/20/2016, Certifier: Eric M Botto
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:
• NJY0206, 90 Dayton Ave, Type: Bant, Structure height: 35 m, Overall height: 35.2 m, Call Sign: WQEN441
  Assigned Frequencies : 18080.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/10/2006, Expiration Date: 03/10/2016, Cancelation Date: 06/15/2007, Certifier: Eric M Botto
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1730 Rhode Island Avenue N.W., Suite 317, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (703) 873-4175, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:
• NJY0248, 180 Layfayette Ave, Type: Building, Structure height: 41.2 m, Call Sign: WQGI412
  Assigned Frequencies : 23075.0 MHz, 23020.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/26/2007, Expiration Date: 01/26/2017, Certifier: Joseph M Sandri Jr
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:
• NJY0252, 183 Monroe Street, Type: Bant, Structure height: 24.7 m, Call Sign: WQGU762
  Assigned Frequencies : 21875.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/20/2007, Expiration Date: 04/20/2017, Certifier: Joseph M Sandri Jr.
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:

• Aircraft: CESSNA 170 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 2609V , Serial Number: 18119, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1956
  Registrant (Individual): Victor N Pallotto, 212 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
• Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
  N-Number: 79050 , Serial Number: 17257843, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1970
  Registrant (Corporation): Vics View Aviation Service LLC, 212 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

• Fire: 7
• Hazardous Condition: 1